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NETGEAR WAG511 User Manual

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User's Manual for the
NETGEAR Dual Band
Wireless PC Card 32-bit
CardBus WAG511
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10041-01
Version v2.0
September 2004
202-10041-01 September 2004

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10041-01 Version v2.0 September 2004 202-10041-01 September 2004...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WAG511 CardBus Card Wireless Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 4: Export Restrictions

    Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    WAG511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ...3-3 Basic Installation Instructions ...3-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a WAG511 ...3-4 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WAG511 ...3-8 WAG511 Wireless Connection Indicators ...3-12 Interpreting the LED on the WAG511 ...3-12 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors ...3-13...
  • Page 6 Using Configuration Profiles ...4-1 Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode ...4-2 How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile ...4-3 Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode ...4-4 How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Network ...4-5 What’s on the Statistics Page? ...4-7 Understanding the Advanced Settings Page ...4-8 Chapter 5 Wireless Security Configuration...
  • Page 7 Infrastructure Mode ... B-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ... B-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ... B-2 Wireless Channels ... B-2 802.11b/g Wireless Channels ... B-3 802.11a Legal Power Output and Wireless Channels ... B-4 Wireless Security Overview ... B-6 WEP Overview ...
  • Page 8 Index Contents 202-10041-01 September 2004...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511. The WAG511 provides connection for multiple personal computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem).

  • Page 10: How To Navigate This Manual

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 How to Navigate this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

  • Page 11: How To Print This Manual

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic.
  • Page 12 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 About This Manual 202-10041-01 September 2004...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511. The WAG511 gives you ultimate mobility in your office or while you are traveling. It frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you create a wireless network for sharing your broadband Internet access in and around your home.

  • Page 14: 802.11A And 802.11B/G Wireless Networking

    802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking The WAG511 Wireless PC Card provides 802.11a-, b-, and g-compliant wireless communications, providing continuous, high-speed up to 108 Mbps access to your wireless network. The WAG511 provides: •...

  • Page 15: What's In The Box

    • Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’...
  • Page 16 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 picture. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using wireless networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as connecting to a wireless network, assuring appropriate security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging files with other computers and using printers in the combined wireless and wired network.
  • Page 17 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What’s Needed? Connect to the 1. An active Internet Internet over my...
  • Page 18 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What’s Needed? Exchange files 1. The notebook computer I between a...
  • Page 19 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What’s Needed? Use printers in 1. The notebook computer I a combined...
  • Page 20 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Introduction 202-10041-01 September 2004...

  • Page 21: Basic Setup

    You must have a notebook PC with a Pentium an available CardBus slot. Note: The WAG511 will not work in a PCMCIA slot. If you are not sure about what type of slot your computer has, consult the documentation or manufacturer’s web site for your computer.

  • Page 22: Observing Location And Range Guidelines

    Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: •...

  • Page 23: Wag511 Default Wireless Configuration Settings

    Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WAG511 Wireless PC Card to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be configured with the same wireless network name (SSID).

  • Page 24: Basic Installation Instructions

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using. For Windows XP Users Installing a WAG511 Install the WAG511 driver and configuration utility software.
  • Page 25 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Insert the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511. Locate an available CardBus slot on the side of your notebook. Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot.
  • Page 26 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Configure your WAG511. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the WAG511 Smart Wireless Settings Utility. The utility opens to the Settings tab page.
  • Page 27 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network. Check the two LEDs on the WAG511: Table 3-1:...

  • Page 28: For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing A Wag511

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WAG511 Install the WAG511 driver and configuration utility software. Note: Windows 2000 may require you to be logged on with administrator rights.
  • Page 29 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Insert the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511. Locate an available CardBus slot on the side of your notebook. Hold the PC Card with the NETFGEAR logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot.
  • Page 30 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Configure your WAG511 and save the Profile. Click the icon on the Windows desktop or in the system tray to open the WAG511 Smart Wireless Settings Utility.
  • Page 31 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Verify wireless connectivity to your network. Verify that your Connection and Status Monitor information matches your wireless network. Check the two LEDs on the WAG511: Table 3-2:...

  • Page 32: Wag511 Wireless Connection Indicators

    The NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 provides the following three indicators which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: • The two LEDs on the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 indicate the condition of wireless link. •...

  • Page 33: Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors The System Tray (SysTray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Condition The wireless PC Card has no connection to any other wireless node.

  • Page 34: Basic Tips

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Basic Tips If you have problems connected to your wireless network, try the tips below. Symptom Cause The PC Card The WAG511 is LEDs are not lit.
  • Page 35 Question: The product literature says the WAG511 can operate at 108 Mbps. Why do I see no more than 54 Mbps speed on my WAG511 Smart Configuration Utility status line? Answer: You are probably connecting to standard 802.11g network. If you use a wireless device with the 108 Mbps logo, such as the NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router, you will see network speeds up to 108 Mbps.
  • Page 36 Question: How do I know if my WAG511 card has received a valid IP address from my Wireless Router/AP? Answer: One easy way is to open up the WAG511 utility program and check the IP Address in the About tab page.

  • Page 37: Understanding The Configuration Options

    Properties button, click the Wireless Networks tab and then clear the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box. Understanding the Configuration Options The WAG511 configuration utility provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • Enable/disable AutoCell.
  • Page 38 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 AutoCell is completely automatic: It is a continuous communication system that relies on a lightweight protocol to monitor changes on the wireless domain while keeping overhead very low.

  • Page 39: Using Configuration Profiles

    AutoCell-enabled AP available. Using Configuration Profiles The WAG511 configuration utility uses profiles to store all the configuration settings for a particular wireless network. You can store multiple profiles and recall the one which matches the network you want to join.

  • Page 40: Connecting To An Access Point In Infrastructure Mode

    Use these instructions to configure infrastructure mode profiles for connecting to access points. 1. Run the WAG511 Smart Wireless Wizard. Make sure the WAG511 software is installed and the WAG511 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC.
  • Page 41 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Figure 4-3: Settings page 2. Configure the wireless network settings. In the Network Type section, be sure that Infrastructure is selected. Enter the SSID. This is also called the Wireless Network Name.

  • Page 42: Connecting To Another Pc In Ad-Hoc Mode

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 You can check the status bar in the configuration utility for the current connection status. Note: If you cannot connect, see the accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers.
  • Page 43 Restart the PCs. Run the WAG511 Smart Wireless Wizard. Make sure the WAG511 software is installed and the WAG511 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your PC. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WAG511 icon desktop or in the system tray.
  • Page 44 Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed automatically defaults to the highest speed. Click OK. The WAG511 will scan the area to determine which channel to use. Click Apply. 3. Save your settings in a Profile.

  • Page 45: What's On The Statistics Page

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 What’s on the Statistics Page? The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.
  • Page 46 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 • Transmit Power: Lowering the output power level lets you reduce the chance of interference with other nearby access points, but reduces the range of your adapter.

  • Page 47: Wireless Security Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the security features of your NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511. Note: These instructions refer to the WAG511 configuration utility. The Windows XP wireless configuration utility must deselected. Check if this is so by viewing the Properties of the Network Connections for the WAG511.

  • Page 48: Using Wep Security

    WEP keys. When you use the WAG511 configuration utility to configure these security options, you can save your settings in a profile. For example, if you use WPA-PSK at work but WEP at home, you can have work and home profiles that make it easy to switch from one environment to the other.

  • Page 49: Wep Security Settings Worksheet

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 WEP Security Settings Worksheet Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information.

  • Page 50: How To Configure Wep Encryption Security

    Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security. 1. Run the WAG511 Smart Wireless Wizard. Make sure the WAG511 software is installed and the WAG511 is fully inserted in your PC. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WAG511 icon desktop or in the system tray.

  • Page 51: Using Wpa Advanced Security

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Select how you will enter the Key and the key size. The choices are: • Create Key with Passphrase. The characters are case sensitive. • Enter Key Manually Select the encryption strength choices are: •...

  • Page 52: Basic Requirements For Wpa

    Windows Domain Controller or Active Directory login credentials can be used for authentication. Fill in the worksheet and use the procedure below to configure the WPA settings of your WAG511. 202-10041-01 September 2004...

  • Page 53: Wpa Security Settings Worksheet

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 WPA Security Settings Worksheet Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information.

  • Page 54: How To Configure Wpa Advanced Security

    Follow the steps below to configure WPA Advanced Security. 1. Run the WAG511 Configuration Utility. Make sure the WAG511 software is installed and the WAG511 is fully inserted in your PC. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WAG511 icon desktop or in the system tray.

  • Page 55: Using Wpa-Psk Advanced Security

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Select the WPA radio button and choose the EAP option (TLS or PEAP) your wireless network uses. Fill in the EAP parameters. Whatever Certificate and CA Server options you fill in will automatically also populate the Domain Name and Login Name fields.

  • Page 56: Wpa-Psk Security Settings Worksheet

    Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security. 1. Run the WAG511 Smart Wireless Wizard. Make sure the WAG511 software is installed and the WAG511 is fully inserted in your PC. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WAG511 icon desktop or in the system tray.

  • Page 57: Using 802.1X Advanced Security

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Figure 5-5: WPA-PSK settings screen Select the WPA-PSK radio button. Enter the Passphrase (Pre-Shared Key). Click OK, then click Apply for the changes to take effect, and Close to exit the utility.

  • Page 58: Basic Requirements For 802.1X

    Windows Domain Controller or Active Directory login credentials can be used for authentication. Fill in the worksheet and use the procedure below to configure 802.1x settings of your WAG511. 802.1x Security Settings Worksheet Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference.

  • Page 59: How To Configure 802.1X Advanced Security

    Follow the steps below to configure 802.1x security. 1. Run the WAG511 Smart Wireless Wizard. Make sure the WAG511 software is installed and the WAG511 is fully inserted in your PC. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WAG511 icon desktop or in the system tray.
  • Page 60 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Tip: Click the Networks tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs. Configure the 802.1x Advanced Security settings. Under Security, select the Advanced radio button then click Advanced Security.

  • Page 61: Using Cisco-Leap Advanced Security

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Using Cisco-LEAP Advanced Security You can have very strong security on your wireless connection by enabling Cisco-LEAP. For more information on wireless security, see Figure 5-8: Cisco LEAP in a wireless network...

  • Page 62: How To Configure Cisco-Leap Advanced Security

    Follow the steps below to configure Cisco-LEAP. 1. Run the WAG511 Smart Wireless Wizard. Make sure the WAG511 software is installed and the WAG511 is fully inserted in your PC. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WAG511 icon desktop or in the system tray.

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Antennae 2 Integrated internal diversity antennas Standards 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11b Radio Data Rate Auto Rate Sensing •802.11a 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps •802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11...
  • Page 64 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Technical Specifications 202-10041-01 September 2004...

  • Page 65: Wireless Networking Basics

    (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless LANs (WLANs) and a product update will bring the WAG511 into conformance to the 802.11g standard when it is ratified. On an 802.11b or g wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.

  • Page 66: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no access point involved in this configuration.

  • Page 67: 802.11B/G Wireless Channels

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 802.11b/g Wireless Channels IEEE 802.11b/g wireless nodes communicate with each other using radio frequency signals in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band between 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz. Neighboring channels are 5 MHz apart.

  • Page 68: 802.11A Legal Power Output And Wireless Channels

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different. For example, Channels 1 to 11 are supported in the U.S. and Canada, and Channels 1 to 13 are supported in Europe and Australia.
  • Page 69 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Figure B-1: IEEE 802.11a Channel Allocations The WAG511 user can use thirteen channels in non-turbo mode. Table B-3: 802.11a Turbo Mode Off Radio Frequency Channels Turbo Mode OFF...

  • Page 70: Wireless Security Overview

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 The WAG511 user can use five channels in turbo mode. Turbo Mode ON Channel Frequency 5.21 GHz 5.25 GHz 5.29 GHz 5.76 GHz 5.8 GHz The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different.

  • Page 71: Wep Overview

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 • 802.1x 802.1x defines port-based, network access control used to provide authenticated network access and automated data encryption key management. • Cisco LEAP Light Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP) is a proprietary 802.1x EAP method developed by Cisco for use on wireless networks that use Cisco 802.11 wireless devices.
  • Page 72 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 802.11 Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 3) Client connects to network Client attempting to connect Figure B-2: 802.11 open system authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Open System Authentication: The station sends an authentication request to the access point.

  • Page 73: Wep Keys

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 The access point sends challenge text to the station. The station uses its configured 64-bit or 128-bit default key to encrypt the challenge text, and sends the encrypted text to the access point.

  • Page 74: How To Use Wep Parameters

    WEP Key Configuration Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must also enter the same keys for the client adapter in the same order. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on the client adapter, WEP key 2 on the AP must match WEP key 2 on the client adapter, etc.

  • Page 75: 802.1X Port Based Network Access Control

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption). However, the WAG511 does not offer this option. 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Securing any kind of network involves allowing authorized parties to access traffic and networked resources (e.g., servers, hosts) while blocking outsiders.
  • Page 76 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 IEEE 802.1x offers an effective framework for authenticating and controlling user traffic to a protected network, as well as dynamically varying encryption keys. 802.1x ties a protocol called...

  • Page 77: Wpa Wireless Security

    802.1x is well on its way to becoming an industry standard, and provides an effective wired and wireless LAN security solution. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 supports 802.1x. The 802.11i committee is specifying the use of 802.1x to eventually become part of the 802.11 standard.

  • Page 78: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to secure 802.11 (Wi-Fi) WLANs, but inherent weaknesses in the standard soon became obvious. In response to this situation, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced a new security architecture in October 2002 that remedies the short comings of WEP.

  • Page 79: How Does Wpa Compare To Ieee 802.11I

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 For 802.11, WEP encryption is optional. For WPA, encryption using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is required. TKIP replaces WEP with a new encryption algorithm that is stronger than the WEP algorithm, but that uses the calculation facilities present on existing wireless devices to perform encryption operations.
  • Page 80 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Wireless Network WPA enabled Access Point enabled wireless pre-shared key client with “supplicant” 802.1x/EAP Figure B-5: WPA Overview The strength WPA comes from an integrated sequence of operations that encompass 802.1X/EAP authentication and sophisticated key management and encryption techniques.
  • Page 81 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 The supplicant in the station uses the authentication and cipher suite information contained in the information elements to decide which authentication method and cipher suite to use. For example, if the access point is using the Pre-shared key method then the supplicant need not authenticate using full-blown 802.1X.
  • Page 82 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA information element to the stations in the service set. Information elements include the required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared key) and the preferred cipher suite (WEP, TKIP, or AES).

  • Page 83: Wpa Data Encryption Key Management

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Note: For environments with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a preshared key.

  • Page 84: Is Wpa Perfect

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 • Michael With 802.11 and WEP, data integrity is provided by a 32-bit integrity check value (ICV) that is appended to the 802.11 payload and encrypted with WEP. Although the ICV is encrypted, you can use cryptanalysis to change bits in the encrypted payload and update the encrypted ICV without being detected by the receiver.

  • Page 85: Preparing Your Pcs For Network Access

    Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511. For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.
  • Page 86 Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter or an WAG511, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks. Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks.

  • Page 87: Enabling Dhcp To Automatically Configure Tcp/Ip Settings In Windows 98 And Me

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 88 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button.

  • Page 89: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it.

  • Page 90: Configuring Windows 2000 Or Xp For Tcp/Ip Networking

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 91: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp Or 2000

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.
  • Page 92 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window.

  • Page 93: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button.
  • Page 94 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box and that the following two items are displayed and selected in the box of “Components checked are used by...

  • Page 95: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Windows Xp Or 2000

    User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000 To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration: On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. The Run window opens.
  • Page 96 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 C-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access 202-10041-01 September 2004...

  • Page 97: Glossary

    Glossary List of Glossary Terms Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.1x 802.1x defines port-based, network access control used to provide authenticated network access and automated data encryption key management.
  • Page 98 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5...
  • Page 99 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 ADSL requires a special ADSL modem. ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP. An Ethernet protocol specifying how a centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to multiple DHCP clients.
  • Page 100 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 IP Address A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet, usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes (for example, 134.177.244.57). Ranges of addresses are assigned by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose.
  • Page 101 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 MAC address The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Usually written in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab. Mbps Megabits per second.
  • Page 102 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Routing Information Protocol RIP. A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations.
  • Page 103 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 WEB Proxy Server A Web proxy server is a specialized HTTP server that allows clients access to the Internet from behind a firewall. The proxy server listens for requests from clients within the firewall and forwards these requests to remote Internet servers outside the firewall.
  • Page 104 User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WAG511 Glossary 202-10041-01 September 2004...
  • Page 105 Numerics 802.11b 1 ad-hoc mode 2 BSSID 2 ESSID 2 features 1 infrastructure mode 2 IP networking for Windows 1 LEDs description 7 Open System authentication 7 passphrase 2 RTS Threshold 4 Shared Key authentication 7 SSID 4 Index TCP/IP properties verifying for Windows 5 WEP 2 Wi-Fi 1...

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